Whereas, The planning of benefit packages under PEBB has largely ignored the frequently expressed critical needs of the faculty of this university; and

Whereas, The current PEBB benefit system contains a structure of subsidies that discriminates against faculty-preferred benefit options (as revealed in PEBB surveys); and

Whereas, The PEBB administered benefits represent a substantial reduction in benefits and an increase in costs for most faculty; and

Whereas, Faculty as a group represent a relatively low cost pool of beneficiaries; and

Whereas, The originating legislation (SB 271) said the System "...may elect, at the discretion of the State Board of Higher Education, to provide alternative benefits plans to its employees, should the same level of benefits be available at a lower cost..."; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Faculty Senate of Oregon State University approve a petition to request that the Board of the Oregon University System work with due haste to develop and implement a plan to separate faculty health care benefits from PEBB control by developing a system of benefits governance that is more responsive to faculty concerns and more cost effective in meeting faculty health care needs.